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cartogram Definition

carto·gram (kärtə gram′)

noun

a map giving statistical data by means of lines, dots, shaded areas, etc.

Etymology: Fr cartogramme: see card & -gram

cartogram Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: It uses cartograms and additional statistical views of a data set in an interactive environment for exploratory analysis.
  • create: Methods The process of creating an equal area cartogram is not a trivial one, and has occupied researchers for decades.

Adjective modifier

  • equal: Equal area cartograms require that you have appropriate data for all 200 territories that we are mapping.
  • non-continuous: Recommended to those who would like to understand more about the nature of the process of producing a non-continuous cartogram.

Modifies a noun

  • form: The maps are presented in cartogram form in order to show each city equally.

Noun used with modifier

  • population: In the population cartogram, every person surveyed is given equal representation on paper or screen.
  • area: Equal area cartograms require that you have appropriate data for all 200 territories that we are mapping.